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Name Origin

Myles is a masculine given name of Irish origin, traditionally meaning 'soldier' or 'merciful'. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Maoilíosa, which means 'descendant of Maoilís', a name associated with a warrior saint.

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Famous People

Myles Garrett (1995-)

American Football Player

  • NFL Defensive End for the Cleveland Browns
  • 3x Pro Bowl selection
  • 2x First-team All-Pro

Myles Davis

Jazz Musician

  • Trumpeter and composer known for his experimental and avant-garde style.
  • Released critically acclaimed albums such as 'Myles'
  • Performed at renowned jazz festivals worldwide.

Myles Frost (1998-)

Actor, Singer

  • Won a Tony Award for his performance as Michael Jackson in the Broadway musical 'MJ'
  • Performed on television shows like 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

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